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Where: Torquay and Exmouth What: IKEA is bringing everyone’s favourite IKEA treat to Torquay and Exmouth. Smother them in ketchup, mustard or both!

Quayside Kit Out

When: Sunday 22 April to Thursday 10 May 2018

Where: Exeter Quay What: IKEA has given the quayside a little spruce up for spring. Spend your time by the river relaxing on our most stylish and cosy textiles you’ll find dotted along the banks of the Exe. And if you’re using Butts Ferry, you’ll now be able to cross in comfort.

The Glass Boat

When: Monday 23 April to Thursday 10 May 2018

Where: Princesshay Shopping Centre What: To pay homage to Exeter’s maritime history, IKEA is working with local artist, Roop Johnstone, to create his own take on the classic River Exe Salmon Boat using over 500 pieces of IKEA glassware. The sculpture will be installed at Princesshay Shopping Centre and a donation will be made by IKEA to Exeter Street Art Festival in the summer.

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Shopping Pit Stop

When: Tuesday 24 April – Monday 30 April 2018

Where: Princesshay Shopping Centre What: Shopping doesn’t always have to be tiring! IKEA is creating tranquil zones at the Princesshay Shopping Centre, with comfy armchairs, IKEA snacks and phone chargers so shoppers can take a well-earned rest and recover, recharge and refuel.

Station Meditation

When: Tuesday 1 May – Thursday 10 May 2018

Where: Exeter St Davids and Central Station What: IKEA will be providing an oasis of calm at Exeter’s busiest train stations, Exeter St Davids and Central Station, by transforming waiting rooms into chill out zones, full of lush houseplants and beautiful greenery, along with comfortable chairs, soft textiles, soothing music and great reads. For families, there will also be a kids’ colouring book using the famous Exeter Swifts to teach the Swedish philosophy of Lagom, which promotes a more sustainable, healthy and balanced lifestyle.

A Lift on Laundry Day

What: IKEA is making laundry day more wonderful. For one day only, local residents will be able to do their washing in the company of Exeter’s local musicians, along with free washes courtesy of IKEA. By kitting out Kenjo’s space, from now on the wait there will be a lot more comfortable.

Exeter by Bike

When: Sunday 6 May 2018, 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm

Where: Exeter Civic Centre, Paris Street What: Tour Exeter in style and safely with IKEA’s electric bike tour in partnership with Co-bikes. IKEA will provide all of the gear you need, including IKEA SLADDA helmets and hi-vis vests, so riders can see the wonderful sights of Exeter with very little effort at all. The tours are available for anyone aged 16 and up. To see the routes and book a place on a tour, visit IKEA.co.uk/Exeter